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  1. jimmbo

    daily music fix

    Weird Al Yankovic, has proven to be a Constant the past 40+ Years. He and his Band actually have a lot more Talent, than most of those they Parody Audio Clips of him covering other songs
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    What is this on the transom?

    My sx195 at rest. The Speedo hose, and the Depth Finder wire were both routed through above the water line, just Port of the Outdrive, below the Tow Eye. Also mounted in the area is a Switch added so I could Operate the Trim Pump when behind the boat.
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    What is she?

    Not an OMC boat
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    1972 Johnson 85 HP outboard fuel filter location.

    There are a lot of Differences between a 72 85hp and a 96 60hp. So the Video is not applicable, unless the 72 had been butchered
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    1974 Evinrude 115hp v4

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    1974 Evinrude 115hp v4

    Quality workmanship, Not.
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    Carburetor tuning on muffs

    Most engines have an in gear idle speed of about 600-650rpm, which in neutral could be any where from 675-1000, depending on what load was on the engine while in gear. A change in Propellers can result in a change in the In Gear Idle rpm. Most Idle Mix screws/needles are set at 1 1/2 from...
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    The Bolt Pattern on that Yammy, is the Pattern that OMC brought out in 1960, and has been used by most Outboard Makers since the late 70s, Mercury finally starting using it in 1984 in their I6s and 66.6 4 inline, and in 85 on the V6s
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Enough is good, More is better, and Too Much is just Right
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    The thru transom Bolts are what will be holding the Engine on, So if there is a gap of an inch or two between the Transom Bracket and top of the Transom no big Deal. Most Outboards are mounted off the top of the Transom these days. If the top Bolt Holes are very close to the Top of the Transom...
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    Carburetor tuning on muffs

    If the boat is anchored at the Stern, or secured to a Secure Dock, the engine can be adjusted for mixture and Idle Speed while in gear. Just be sure to have the Throttle Cable disconnected at the motor while adjusting, then once the Speed is adjusted, adjust the Cable Length, to provide a bit of...
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I can't answer if you would be disappointed with a new 115. I know I certainly would be. As for the transom, I would be putting a bit more Glass, with a Larger Overlap, along any Interface. I have seen many repairs done where the transom was cut out like yours, new wood installed and a narrow...
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    What is she?

    Welcome to iboats Here is a Link that has goes to a site with some links to Histories of many Makes. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Main_Page
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Newer Motors have height adjustment built into the Bracket that your old inline didn't have. However a Jack Plate can also be used. As for more power, 4 strokes to tend to be lacking in Torque compared to 2 strokes of the same HP rating(might be why there are so many 'will 150hp be enough to...
  15. jimmbo

    daily music fix

    In the 70s I too, wasn't a fan of Country, I Hated it. In the late 80s Pop Music was in the Toilet, and then cRap came along. In comparison, I loved Country(even though my opinion of it, was really no Different). It did grow on me over the years, and I can now even listen to the stuff from the...
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    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    The Robber Barons, well their Engineers, did
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    What is this on the transom?

    They are mounted separately. A bit of Sealer and the holes are water tight. Where they are mounted on my Hull, there is no Wood to rot. Actually these Glastrons are a very poorly made Boat. Mine ended up with a complete delamination of the Transom, and Glastron did "F" All, pretty much treating...
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    Caprice Shudder at Hwy Speed

    Ride Height can affect Driveline Angles, and that can create Vibrations. Can be difficult to track down as any change to the weight of the vehicle can and will cause the Vibrations to vary. In the Mid 80s I had an Olds Regency, with a very odd vibration, varied in intensity, location, and could...
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    What is this on the transom?

    The only two things on the hull that are visible, are the Drain, and the Pitot Pickup On my SX 195 the Pitot is mounted on the Starboard side, and a bit closer to the Centerline, the Depth Finder Sensor
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    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    The premise of a Full Tank, is that there is less Air going in and out of the Tank, during temp changes, dragging moisture into, the tank, where any Alcohol in the fuel absorbs it. In the 40s and 50s fuel didn't go bad as fast, that changed when the Gasoline Robber Barons found ways to get more...
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